BACHELOR OF SCIENCE-NURSING KUCCPS CUT-OFF POINTS, SUBJECT COMBINATIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS PER UNIVERSITY.
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service, KUCCPS, has released new cut-off points this year for all universities offering Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing with very minimal changes as follows;
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING) KUCCPS CUT OFF POINTS, REQUIREMENTS 2022-2023
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| PROG CODE | INSTITUTION NAME | PROGRAMME NAME | 2022-2023 CUTOFF | 2019/2021 CUTOFF | 2018 CUTOFF | 2017 CUTOFF | 2016 CUTOFF | 2015 CUTOFF | ||
| 1 | 1057132 | EGERTON UNIVERSITY | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING | 41.338 | 40.695 | 39.375 | 37.152 | – | – | |
| 2 | 1061132 | KABARAK UNIVERSITY | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING | 40.805 | 39.361 | 37.237 | 35.445 | 34.201 | – | |
| 3 | 1077132 | KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING | 39.353 | 37.857 | 34.725 | 28.044 | 35.153 | 29.66 | |
| 4 | 1079132 | KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING) | 38.403 | 36.906 | 30.035 | – | – | 39.884 | |
| 5 | 1082132 | MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING) | 40.996 | 40.091 | 38.989 | 37.17 | 39.926 | 43.14 | |
| 6 | 1087132 | KISII UNIVERSITY | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING | 40.431 | 38.737 | 34.337 | – | – | – | |
| 7 | 1093132 | UNIVERSITY OF EMBU | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING) | 38.848 | 37.682 | 36.073 | 36.051 | 35.065 | – | |
| 8 | 1105132 | CHUKA UNIVERSITY | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING) | 39.937 | 39.383 | 37.822 | 37.439 | 39.893 | 43.297 | |
| 9 | 1107132 | ST PAULS UNIVERSITY | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING | 37.581 | 35.205 | 26.668 | – | – | – | |
| 10 | 1108132 | KIBABII UNIVERSITY | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING | 35.982 | – | – | – | – | – | |
| 11 | 1111132 | KENYATTA UNIVERSITY | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH) | 42.369 | 42.127 | 40.486 | 39.502 | 41.746 | 44.179 | |
| 12 | 1116132 | UZIMA UNIVERSITY | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING | 37.503 | 33.741 | 26.738 | – | 32.155 | 27.828 | |
| 13 | 1117132 | PWANI UNIVERSITY | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH) | 38.879 | 38.218 | 36.734 | 35.752 | 39.3 | 43.419 | |
| 14 | 1118132 | UNIVERSITY OF KABIANGA | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING) | 38.931 | 38.746 | 36.899 | 31.707 | 39.701 | 42.153 | |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE(BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES) | 1162132 | DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING | 38.642 | 36.295 | – | – | 34.337 | – | |
NEW LIST OF UNIVERSITIES OFFERING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES IN NURSING
KUCCPS has at the same time expanded the list of universities accredited to offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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Universities offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Kenya encompass: Pwani University, Kabianga University, Daystar University, the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Kibabii University, Moi University, Kisii University, Egerton University, Uzima University, Maseno University among others. Check the table above for full details.
REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING)
The minimum requirements for students wishing to enroll for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing have also been revised as follows; Check the table below for quick details
See the table below for details;
| KUCCPS Course | Cut Off
Points 2022-2023 |
Level | Number
of Subjects |
Cut off Points
per Subject |
Career Pathway | Duration | Fees per Semester | |
| 1 | Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing BSCN | KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent with C+ plus in each of the following cluster subjects: English, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry Mathematics, or Physics | Under-graduate-
Degree Level |
C+ plus in each of the following cluster subjects: English, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry Mathematics, or Physics | C+ plus in each of the following cluster subjects: English, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry Mathematics, or Physics | The course prepares students to partake in careers in nursing in both private and public sectors. The program is offered to both government and private students.
The graduates of the programme are highly marketable locally and across the borders. Job opportunities in the local market include among others: |
The Bachelor of Science degree in nursing takes four academic years of two semesters each. • All the courses in the programme are core and must be completed by the student before graduation. |
The tuition Fee is approximately KSHS Kshs. 240,000 but there may be slight variations from one university to the other. |
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course is supposed to develop liberally educated and self-directing individuals. Such individuals should be prepared to provide leadership in nursing practice, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Research, and Publication in their chosen area of specialization. Such individuals should be able to function effectively in a variety of settings, where the sick are cared for and where the health of individuals, families, and communities is maintained and promoted.
Careers: BScN Graduates can pursue careers as KRCHN in clinical settings including hospitals, community health agencies, and maternity units; as managers of nursing services, and in academics.
